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Michael D. Fowler

Elder law Attorney at Fort Pierce, FL

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  • Licensed for 46 years
    State FL
    Acquired 1977
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    Member in Good Standing No misconduct found

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Practice areas
  1. Elder law
    50%

    17 years, 200 cases

  2. Estate planning
    25%

    45 years, 1,500 cases

  3. Probate
    25%

    45 years, 330 cases

Graduated from Tulane University in 1968 and then served six years in the U.S. Navy as a jet aviator, after which I earned a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Florida College of Law (with honors), as well as a Masters of Law in Taxation. I have practiced on the Treasure Coast area since 1980. I'm proud to say I have been married to the former Virginia K McCoy for 30 years and we have five children and 7 grandchildren.

In my spare time I enjoy mountain bike riding, road bike riding, golfing, kayaking, backpacking and riding motorcycles. I think I need more spare time!

 

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Posted by anonymous | May 8, 2015
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Mike Fowler was a personal acquaintance that was there for me when I needed him. My aunt became ill and caught up in the 'elder care system' last year and was in and out of rehab facilities and nursing care. I reached out to him and his daughter for some much needed advice on how to navigate a very poorly run system. I am very thankful to have had them both at such a trying time in our family's hour of need.
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AVVO RATING 9.6 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Owner
  • The Estate, Trust & Elder Law Firm, P.L.
  • 2005 - Present
  • Attorney
  • Private Law Practice
  • 1984 - 2005
  • Tax Manager
  • Edwards, Berger, Harris & Co
  • 1980 - 1984
  • Tax Lawyer
  • Lowndes, Drosdick, et al.
  • 1977 - 1980
  • Naval Aviator
  • United States Navy
  • 1968 - 1974
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Education

  • University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law
  • LL.M - Master of Laws
  • 1977
  • University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1976
  • Tulane University
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 1968

Associations

  • Port St. Lucie Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2005 - Present
  • Treasure Coast Hospice
  • Board of Directors
  • 2004 - Present
  • St. Lucie County Bar Association
  • Member
  • N/A
  • Florida Bar
  • Member
  • N/A
  • Alzheimer's Community Care
  • St. Lucie Advisory Board
  • N/A
  • Treasure Coast Advocates for Seniors
  • Member
  • N/A
  • Professionals for Parkinson's
  • Member
  • N/A
  • Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys
  • Member
  • N/A
  • The National Association of Elder Law Attorneys
  • N/A
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Languages Spoken

  • Spanish
  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Board Certified - Elder Law
  • Florida Bar
  • 2010
  • Board Certified - Wills, Trusts & Estates
  • Florida Bar
  • 1992

Publications

  • Alzheimer's Community Care quarterly magazine
  • A Healthy Dose of Caution
  • 2010
  • Florida Bar (Board of Legal Specialization and Education)
  • "Tax Apportionment," Basic Estate Planning in Florida,
  • 1980
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Speaking Engagements

  • January 2016 Public Seminar Series
  • Latest Trends in Estate and Long-Term Care Planning
  • 2016
  • Harbor Place, Port St. Lucie
  • VA Pension
  • 2016
  • St. Lucie County Bar Association CLE Luncheon
  • Essential Estate Planning Documents and Long-Term Care Planning
  • 2016
  • King's Isle ladies group
  • Essential Estate Planning Documents and Long-Term Care Planning
  • 2015
  • Alzheimer's Community Care Treasure Coast Caregiver Conference
  • Essential Estate Planning Documents and Long-Term Care Planning
  • 2015
  • Port St. Lucie Bar Association CLE Luncheon
  • Essential Estate Planning Documents and Long-Term Care Planning
  • 2015
  • Fearless Caregiver Conference/Vero Beach, FL
  • Essential Estate Planning Documents and Long-Term Care Planning
  • 2015
  • Fearless Caregiver Conference/Port St. Lucie, FL
  • Essential Estate Planning Documents and Long-Term Care Planning
  • 2015
  • Kings Isle Community Eye Opener
  • Long-term care planning
  • 2015
  • High Point Womens Club
  • Long-term care planning
  • 2015
  • VIP America Staff meeting
  • Long-term care planning and the new proposed VA rules
  • 2015
  • Fearless Caregiver Conference
  • Long-term care planning
  • 2015
  • Family Nurse Consultants
  • Long-term care planning
  • 2015
  • CLE event at Law Library
  • UPL and VA proposed rules
  • 2015
  • CEU Cupcake Break for Housecalls Express
  • Essential Estate Planning Documents and Long-Term Care Planning
  • 2015
  • Fearless Caregiver Conference/Okeechobee, FL
  • Essential Estate Planning Documents and Long-Term Care Planning
  • 2015
  • Lunch and Learn for Treasure Coast Counseling Center, Inc.
  • Essential Estate Planning Documents and Long-Term Care Planning
  • 2015
  • October Public Seminar Series
  • Latest Trends in Estate and Long-Term Care Planning
  • 2015
  • Lunch and Learn with Attorneys
  • Long-term care planning and special needs
  • 2014
  • 6-12-12 speech
  • Long-term care and power of attorney statue
  • 2012
  • Parkway Health and Rehab
  • Florida's new Power of Attorney Act
  • 2012
  • Florida State Guardianship Association
  • Florida's new Power of Attorney Act
  • 2012
  • Aid & Attendance Presentation
  • Obtaining Aid & Attendance
  • 2010
  • Meet The Experts
  • Long-Term Care Planning
  • 2010
  • Lunch and Learn
  • Estate and Tax Planning; Wills and Trusts; Elder Law; and obtaining Medicaid and Veterans Benefits
  • 2010
  • Fearless Caregiver Conference
  • Long Term Care Planning
  • 2010
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Attorney endorsements

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Travis Walker
Elder law Attorney | Dec 22
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Michael has an excellent reputation as a skilled and ethical attorney, and as a supporter of the local community."
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Nicole Rieman
Elder law Attorney | May 08
Relationship: Co-worker
"I endorse this lawyer. Mike is both friend and mentor to me in both personal and professional life. His experience in this field is hard to beat, although I'm going to make a good effort at it!"
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Harold Melville
Elder law Attorney | May 07
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer. Mike Fowler is an outstanding and well respected lawyer in the fields of elder law, probate, estates and trusts."
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Elizabeth Gray
Elder law Attorney | Apr 24
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Rhonda Visniski-Miller
Estate planning Attorney | Apr 24
Relationship: Other
"I endorse this lawyer. Michael is a top notch estate planning and elder law attorney. He is kind and compassionate. He has a deep well of experience that allows him to do an excellent job for his clients."
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Eva Allen
Elder law Attorney | Apr 22
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Jim put on a very informative and interesting seminar. I enjoyed his ease of delivery and his engaging personality."
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Karen Tufte
Elder law Attorney | Mar 24
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I highly recommend Mr. Fowler. Mr, Fowler is board certified in both Elder Law and in Wills, Trusts & Estates - an excellent combination and to be board certified in 2 categories shows the depth of his knowledge. He is easy to talk to and responsive to calls and messages. He gives back extensively to the community in the form of lectures and outreach events. He is dedicated, compassionate and seems to really want to help our senior community and their families. A member of my own family recently retained Mr. Fowler and has been extremely satisfied with their working relationship."
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Charles Sinclair
Elder law Attorney | Jun 20
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Mike is a real expert in elder law and estate planning, and seems to have real compassion for his clients."
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Leonard Villafranco
Elder law Attorney | Jun 19
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer. I have had the priveledge of both working with Michael D. Fowler on a number of matters, and I have known him in the community. Michael is the consumate professional: extensive knowledge, dedicated, compassionate, understanding and caring. If you are looking for an Elder Care attorney who will look out for your needs, Micahel is the attorney for you."
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James Walker
Estate planning Attorney | Jun 19
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Fowler enjoys a continuing presence on the annual CLE schedule for the Rupert J. Smith Law Library, where he presents topics of interest to members of the legal community, including attys who come from Indian River and Martin Counties to hear him on the field of estate planning. He is well-known and respected on the Treasure Coast for the depth of knowledge he displays. We are fortunate to be able to enjoy his knowledgeable support for the library's CLE program. /James T. Walker, Esq., Friends of the Rupert J. Smith Law Library."
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Brooke Benzio
Elder law Attorney | Mar 29
Relationship: Co-worker
"Mr. Fowler is an excellent estate planning and elder law attorney who really cares about educating individuals in the community and other professionals. He is extremely knowledgeable and dedicated, and a true asset to the senior care and legal communities."
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Travis Walker
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Anthony Visone
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Joannie Rodriguez
Elder law
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Nicole Rieman
Elder law
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Alice Feld
Elder law
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Lee Muschott
Motorcycle accident
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David Sowerby
Real estate
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Harold Melville
Lawsuits and disputes
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James Walker
Workers compensation
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Elizabeth Gray
Elder law
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Rhonda Visniski-Miller
Elder law
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Charles Sinclair
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Fort Pierce Elder law Lawyer Michael D. Fowler
Michael D. Fowler
Elder law Attorney
Fort Pierce, FL
Licensed for 46 years
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